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Reid's is simply beautiful in every respect. A lovely, elegant, comfortable hotel, beautiful gardens, spacious rooms, outstanding service and a perfect setting. Certainly one of the very best hotels I have ever experienced.

I went at the begining of October with my mother. The staff are as usual so kind and courtious. Reids is really a place where every day troubles simply melt away. A real retreat when life is busy, and frenetic.

Room Tip: Get a room in the old wing, much more atmospheric, with charm.

I am delighted to read that year after year, we have been able to deliver the expected service and hospitality, from a grand dame hotel. For sure your kind words would reinforce our desire of always doing more and better, never sitting on laurels of the past.

With best regards from the island of flowers and eternal Spring.

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We have stayed in many wonderful hotels all over the world, but Reid's has to be in the top 3. The sevice, all the faclities, the gardens all make this a very special place to stay. We should have spent less time on the Portugal mainland and more time at Reid's on Madeira Island.

Room Tip: Ask for a high floor in the main building.

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Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple

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My wife and I visited Reid's Palace in late September for vacation. We stayed at the hotel three nights before departing to Porto. Overall, the property is beautiful and the majority of employees are polite and attentive. A few things that stood out (both good and bad):

The Good- The saltwater pool at the the base of the cliff is amazing. I've never experienced or seen anything like it. We only had one good day of weather, but this was the highlight of the visit. - Everyone we met at reception was outstanding. They are informative, welcoming and a pleasure to be around. LIkewise, the bartender and piano player were both great.

The Bad- Our room (and our floor for that matter) were warm compared to other areas of the hotel. Our bed was two Temperpedic twins pushed together rather than one king or queen. The two twin beds coupled with a warm room made for sleepless nights. - A few Reid's employees were less than friendly. One pool attendant and one restaurant server were standoffish. These were exceptions to the rule overall.

Reid's is a large property with a good bit of history. We were lucky to stay there. Not good or bad (more of an FYI), the crowd skews a bit older and the hotel can be very formal.

Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple

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Many thanks for sharing your experience in this forum. Your feedback is much appreciated.

I was glad to read that you have enjoyed our pool area and the great team we have in general.

We also have king size beds in the hotel and once we would be informed in advance we could have allocated such a type of room and mattress. The quality of sleep is of high importance for our us and our guests, reason why we do have sealy matresses specially designed for Orient - Express.

Reid's is definitely a multigenerational hotel, with space for all the ages. The demographics would vary on the time of the year. The only formal venue we have is the two events on the main dining room that we reinforce jacket and tie, or tuxedo, for the gentlemen, although it is not compulsory and you will have another 3 options to dine in the hotel. All the rest is smart casual.

Once again many thanks for your visit in a nice place to stay.

With best regards from the Pearl.

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Most of the Cruise Ship tourists elbow for space for "tea at Reid's" but a very good light lunch with one of the best views in Funchal can be obtained on the terrace of the Cocktail Lounge without prior booking. This is very good value for a luxury hotel - better than the more substantial meal at the poolside.

Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple

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We arrived at Reid's following an exhausting few weeks. It is a grander hotel than we usually pick but it was everything we wanted -- service was exceptional. We found the restaurant a bit too formal but that was no probelm as there were lots of good pleaces to eat just a cock's stride away. Breakfast was to die for! A remarkable place and strongly recommended for rejuvenation!

The most marvelous hotel at the outstanding part of this amazing island . Exciting views from the room balconies. Very helpful staff, smiling, friendly and sincere. Strong Housekeeping team: the room was perfectly cleaned and tightly groomed. Absolutely nothing to complain on. Take a chance to visit this miracle!

Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple

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Set on cliff tops overlooking the Bay of Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean, this legendary hotel has, for over a century, been a standard-bearer for excellence. The hotel is located on 10 acres of subtropical gardens, boasts enviable access to the sea and is within walking distance of Funchal's shops, restaurants and night-life. With its reputation for excellence and discreet service, Reid's Palace is the ideal place at which to relax and be pampered....more less

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